xt751c1tfb7j https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt751c1tfb7j/data/mets.xml Lexington, Kentucky University of Kentucky 2011 minutes English University of Kentucky Contact the Special Collections Research Center for information regarding rights and use of this collection. Minutes of the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees Minutes of the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees, 2011-06-14 text Minutes of the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees, 2011-06-14 2011 2012 true xt751c1tfb7j section xt751c1tfb7j Minutes of the Meeting ofthe Board of Trustees of the University of Kentucky, Tuesday, June 14, 2011. The Board of Trustees ofthe University of Kentucky met at 1:00 p.m. (Lexington time) on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 in the Board Room on the 18m Floor of Patterson Office Tower. A. Meeting Opened Dr. E. Britt Brockman, chair of the Board of Trustees, called the meeting to order at 1:05 p.m. He asked Ms. Pam May, secretary ofthe Board, to call the roll. B. Roll Call The following members of the Board of Trustees answered the call of the roll: E. Britt Brockman (chair), Sheila Brothers, Penelope A. Brown, Jo Hern Curris, Dennontti F. Dawson, Oliver Keith Gannon, Carol Martin "Bill” Gatton, Pamela T. May, Everett McCorvey, Teny Mobley, Sandy Bugie Patterson, Joe Peek, Erwin Roberts, Charles R. Sachatello, Ryan M. Smith, James W. Stuckert, and Barbara Young. Absent from the meeting were William S. Farish, Jr., Billy Joe Miles, and C. Frank Shoop. Ms. May announced that a quorum was present. The university administration was represented by President Lee T. Todd, Jr., Provost Kumble Subbaswamy, Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration Frank Butler, Executive Vice President for Health Affairs Michael Karpf; and General Counsel Barbara W. Jones. The university faculty was represented by Chair of the University Senate Council Hollie Swanson, and the university staff was represented by Chair of the Staff Senate Jann Burks. Members ofthe various news media were also in attendance. C. Consent Items Dr. Brockman called attention to the five consent items. They included the minutes for the regular meeting ofthe board on May 3, 2011, PR 2, which deal with personnel actions, and FCRs 1 through 3 which contain a gift from Kentucky Christian Foundation in fulfillment of a pledge to the Research Challenge Trust Fund, a renaming of the Orchestra Research Endowment to the Lee T. Todd, Jr. and Patricia B. Todd Music Outreach Endowment, and a new quasi- endowment in the Human Development Institute Scholarship Fund. Mr. Stuckert moved approval, and the motion was seconded by Dr. McCorvey. The motion carried without dissent. (See consent items listed below on the trustees website under agenda.) Minutes May 3, 2011 PR 2 Personnel Actions FCR 1 Gift from Kentucky Christian Foundation to Replace Unfulfilled Pledge to Research Challenge Trust Fund -2- FCR 2 Renaming ofthe Orchestra Research Endowment to the Lee T. Todd, Jr. and Patricia B. Todd Music Outreach Endowment FCR 3 Human Development Institute Scholarship Fund Quasi-Endowment D. Chair’s Report Dr. Brockman first recognized Micah Fielden, newly elected Student Government Association (SGA) president and welcomed him to the meeting. Mr. Fielden, who received a round of applause from the Board, will be sworn in office after June 30. Dr. Brockman also praised the outgoing SGA president and Board member Ryan Smith for his outstanding two years of service to the Board and to the University. Mr. Smith was applauded enthusiastically by the Board members. Dr. Brockman next announced a Board retreat for late August at which the topic will be Strategic Vision. Mr. Mobley’s committee on Athletic Oversight and Governance will most likely present its report in September at the board meeting. The committee wishes to involve President Elect Eli Capilouto in their first meeting. He concluded his report by saying the collaboration of UK HealthCare with Norton Healthcare of Louisville was a prominent topic during the health care retreat held on June l3. Exciting opportunities are coming to both institutions as the collaboration begins on cancer, obesity, transplants, and residency training. Dr. Brockman passed the floor to President Todd for his report. E. President’s Report and Action Items President Todd began his remarks by discussing the press conference held that morning to announce that UK was named by the National Institutes of Health as a winner of an NIH Institutional Clinical Translational Science Award (CTSA). The concept of translational research recognizes that academic basic science and the knowledge gained must somehow be extended to real life situations so that the country receives a direct benefit from research expenditures in the fonn of jobs and improved medical treatment at the bedside. The award brings a total of $20 million — $4 million a year for five years — to the University for doing precisely that type of translation. As part ofthe CTSA project, UK is developing the Appalachian Translational Research Network in collaboration with both in-state and out-of-Kentucky partners Marshall University, The Ohio State University, and the University of Cincinnati. Gearing our facilities up for the CTSA designation required concentrated effort by Provost Subbaswamy and Dr. Karpf for multiple years and involved investment and hiring of faculty and staff The president acknowledged the contribution of faculty member Dr. Philip A. Kern, hired two years ago to be director of the group and also a speaker at the press conference that morning. President Todd emphasized that perhaps most important is that UK is now ranked by NIH as highly as the other institutions — Penn State, UCLA, Kansas, and the University of Minnesota -3- — that also received the CTSA this year. Happenings in the medical field at UK have exceeded President Todd’s expectations. F. President’s Report (PR 1) UK Gets $6.9 Million Federal Grant to Study Biofuels President Todd turned to PR 1’s first item — the receipt of a $6.9 million federal grant to help reduce America‘s reliance on imported oil, which has a potential impact of creating jobs for fanners and spreading the results of the research that UK does in Lexington and throughout the state. It is one of eight awards issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Energy. The purpose of this UK project is to improve the economics for biorefineries by using on-farm processing to convert biomass (locally grown switchgrass and miscanthus) to a mixture of butanol, ethanol, acetone, and organic acids. The product can then be easily transported to a biorefinery for further processing. The proj ect will integrate input from experts in a variety of disciplines, including plant and soil scientists, horticulturists, chemical engineers, and economists. The principal investigator is Sue Nokes, a professor in the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering. Tempur-Pedic to Build $18 Million Headquarters at Coldstream Research Campus Lexington-based Tempur-Pedic, an international company that manufactures and distributes mattresses and pillows made from its proprietary pressure-relieving material, will build an $18 million world headquarters at UK’s Coldstream Research Campus. Construction of the 100,000 square foot building is expected to begin this fall and should be completed by December 2012. The company will add 65 new jobs over the next five years for a total of 300 jobs. Provost Subbaswamy and Vice President for Commercialization and Economic Development Len Heller were instrumental in working with Tempur-Pedic scientists and executives to make this agreement. Kentucky Film Premiers on KET Includes UK Faculty "Kentucky—An American Story” premiered on May 24 on Kentucky Educational Television. The film was narrated by film star and UK alumna Ashley Judd, directed by Academy Award winning filmmaker Paul Wagner, and written and produced by fonner UK history professor Daniel Smith. It is a provocative and entertaining documentary about the revealing connections between Kentucky‘s and America‘s past. Started by then-department-head Daniel Smith as a proposed UK Collaborative, the film offers commentary from UK history professors Ron Eller and Tracy Campbell, along with prominent Kentucky authors Silas House, Erik Reece, and Al Smith. Jazz Ensemble Invited to Perfonn in Switzerland Netherlands President Todd announced that the UK Jazz Ensemble has been invited to perfonn at two major intemational jazz festivals this summer. The ensemble will be among a select group perfonning at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux, Switzerland, and the North Sea Jazz Festival in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Less than 10 percent of applicants to these two prestigious jazz festivals are selected to perfonn at the events, which showcase professional and legendary jazz musicians. The UK Jazz Ensemble will tour Europe June 28 through July 12 on the largest tour -4- ever mounted by a UK School of Music ensemble. The ensemble perfonns under the direction of Miles Osland, director of j azz studies and professor of saxophone. Women & Philanthropy Network Awards 43 Undergraduate Scholarships The University of Kentucky Women & Philanthropy Network awarded $186,810 in need-based scholarships to 43 UK undergraduate students this year, up from $169,000 to 39 students in 2010. Scholarships are given to UK students involved not only in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, but also in health, education, music, art, and study-abroad programming. The Women & Philanthropy Network was established at UK in September 2007 in order to increase these types of opportunities throughout campus. Faculty and Staff Awards and Achievements President Todd pointed out that he usually does not elaborate on the many faculty and staff achievements listed in PR 1; however, he wanted to mention a very special achievement in this report. D. Allan Butterfield, Director ofthe Center of Membrane Sciences, was ranked as the 21st most influential proteomics scientist in the world, according to the proteomics laboratory, based on publication citations. Dr. Butterfield also was appointed as chair of the Neural Oxidative Metabolism and Death Study Section (NOMD) ofthe Center for Scientific Review (CSR) of the National Institutes of Public Health. The CSR is the portal for all NIH grant applications and their review for scientific merit. President Todd characterized Dr. Butterfield as a first-generation student, a professor who loves the University and who has done a world of good for us. President Todd added that many other items in PR 1 are of interest and that the document merits close examination by the Board members. G. University of Kentucky 2011-15 Diversity Plan (PR 3) President Todd introduced PR 3, the University of Kentucky 2011-15 Diversity Plan. Credited to Associate Vice President for Institutional Equity and Equal Opportunity Terry Allen, Provost Subbaswamy, and Vice President for Institutional Diversity JJ Jackson, the diversity plan satisfies a requirement ofthe Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) for each postsecondary education institution to develop a diversity plan that uses specified criteria. The plan is ready to be approved by the Board. It will later be submitted to CPE for their consideration and approval at their September 2011 meeting. The president recommended that the Board approve PR 3. Dr. Brockman asked for a motion of approval of PR 3. Mr. Smith moved approval. The motion was seconded by Dr. McCorvey. Alter brief discussion, it was passed without dissent. (See PR 3 on the Board of Trustees website, www.uky.edu/Trustees, under agenda.) H. Appointment/Reappointment to Board of Directors University of Kentucky Gluck Eguine Research Foundation Inc. (PR 4) President Todd explained that PR 4 requests that the Board of Trustees approve the appointment of Stuart Brown, Rolf Embertson, and G. Watts Humphrey, Jr., and the -5- reappointment of Tom Goncharoff; Robert Stout, and Naoya Yoshida to the Board of Directors ofthe University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Foundation, each for a four-year tenn ending December 31, 2015. The president felt that these are very strong appointments, and he recommended that the Board approve them. Dr. Brockman asked for a motion of approval for PR 4. Mr. Mobley so moved. Ms. Curris seconded, and the motion passed without dissent. (See PR 4 on the Board of Trustees website, www.uky.edu/ Trustees under agenda.) I. Reappointment to Board of Directors University of Kentucky Research Foundation (PR 5) PR 5 involves the UKRF Board reappointment of Henry Jackson as a public member for a three-year tenn ending June 30, 2014. President Todd referred to Mr. Jackson’s rich background as shown in his attached biographical sketch and encouraged the Board to approve his reappointment. Dr. Brockman asked for a motion of approval for PR 5. Mr. Stuckert moved approval. Ms. Patterson seconded, and the motion passed without dissent. (See PR 5 on the Board of Trustees website, www.uky.edu/ Trustees under agenda.) J. Candidates for Degrees (AACR 1) Ms. Brown, chair ofthe Academic Affairs Committee, gave her report. The first action item of the committee was AACR 1, which lists candidates for degrees in August 2011. Ms. Brown moved acceptance of AACR 1. Mr. Dawson seconded her motion, and it passed without dissent. (See AACR 1 on the Board of Trustees website, www.uky.edu/ Trustees, under agenda.) K. Creation ofthe Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AACR 2) Ms. Brown relayed the highlights of AACR 2’s request, the creation of a Department of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery, and asked for its approval. Her motion was seconded by Dr. Sachatello and passed with no dissent. (See AACR 2 on the Board of Trustees website, www.uky.edu/Trustees under agenda.) L. Change in Degree — Gatton College of Business and Economics (AACR 3) AACR 3 recommended a change in the name of a degree in the Gatton College of Business and Economics from the Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Decision Science and lnfonnation Systems to Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Analytics. Ms. Brown moved acceptance of AACR 3. Mr. Gatton seconded her motion, and it passed without dissent. (See AACR 3 on the Board of Trustees website, www.uky.edu/Trustees under agenda.) -6- M. Deletion of Degree — College of Education (AACR 4) Ms. Brown said that AACR 4 asks the Board to approve the deletion of the Master of Arts in Education degree with a major in Education — Distributive Education, effective fall 2011 semester. Ms. Brown moved acceptance of AACR 4. Mr. Dawson seconded her motion, and it passed without dissent. (See AACR 4 on the Board of Trustees website, www.uky.edu/Trustees under agenda.) N. Proposed Amendment to Goveming Reggglation Part X (Entrepreneurial Leave) and Administrative Regulation 3:1 (University of Kentucky Retirement Plan) (AACR 5) Ms. Brown gave the second reading of AACR 5, a proposed amendment to Goveming Regulation X which would establish for faculty employees an Entrepreneurial Leave. In order to implement the revision to GR X, after the initial reading it was further recommended that the Board of Trustees approve a revision to Administrative Regulation 3:1 (AR 3:1). The revision adds entrepreneurial leave as a type of leave for which a faculty employee may make up his/her retirement contributions following the leave. In addition, Section HI.D of AR 3:1 is being amended to include the 457(f) plan as another plan option for Excess Limits or Contributions. Ms. Brown moved acceptance of AACR 5. Mr. Stuckert seconded her motion, and it passed without dissent. (See AACR 5 on the Board of Trustees website, www.uky.edu/ Trustees, under agenda.) O. Finance Committee Report Mr. Stuckert, chair ofthe Finance Committee, reported that the committee met that moming, and most ofthe Board members attended the meeting. At that meeting, details of the proposed FCRs were vetted. He briefly reiterated the consent items which were FCR’s and moved on to FCR 4. P. Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Operating and Capital Budget (FCR 4) Mr. Stuckert explained that at the moming meeting Vice President Angie Martin had explained in detail the features ofthe Operating and Capital Budget. He moved approval of FCR 4. Dr. Gannon seconded the motion, which passed without dissent. (See FCR 4 on the Board of Trustees website, www.uky.edu/ Trustees, under agenda.) Q. Acceptance of Interim Financial Report for the University of Kentucky for the Nine Months Ended March 31 2011 (FCR 5) Mr. Stuckert introduced FCR 5, which includes the financial activities ofthe University of Kentucky and its affiliated corporations, consisting of the University of Kentucky Research Foundation, The Fund for Advancement of Education and Research in the University of Kentucky Medical Center, University of Kentucky Athletic Association, University of Kentucky Mining Engineering Foundation, University of Kentucky Humanities Foundation, University of Kentucky Equine Research Foundation, University of Kentucky Center on Aging Foundation, -7- and Central Kentucky Management Services. He moved for adoption of FCR 5 and was seconded by Mr. Mobley. The resolution passed with no dissent. (See FCR 5 on the Board of Trustees website, www.uky.edu/ Trustees, under agenda.) R. 2010-11 Budget Revisions (FCR 6) Mr. Stuckert moved the approval of FCR 6, which asked the trustees to authorize an increase of $4.6 million resulting from revised income and expense estimates from the UK Athletic Association. He was seconded by Ms. Brothers. There was no dissent, and the vote was unanimous for the adoption of FCR 6. (See FCR 6 on the Board of Trustees website, www.uky.edu/Trustees under agenda.) S. Accept Lexmark Intemational Inc. Gift and Approve the Renovate Old Northside Library Building Project (FCR 7) Mr. Stuckert asked the Board to accept the Lexmark gift of $1 million to renovate the Old Northside Library into Biology and STEM facilities. He moved approval of FCR 7 and was seconded by Ms. Curris. The motion passed without dissent. (See FCR 7 on the Board of Trustees website, www.uky.edu/ Trustees, under agenda.) T. Renovate Research Labs (FCR 8) Mr. Stuckert said that FCR 8 requests approval ofthe initiation of research lab renovations in the Chemistry-Physics Building for a cost of $832,000. Mr. Stuckert moved approval of the request. Dr. Gannon seconded, and the motion carried without dissent. (See FCR 8 on the Board of Trustees website, www.uky.edu/ Trustees, under agenda.) U. Disposal of Personal Property (FCR 9) Mr. Stuckert said that FCR 9 is a recommendation for the Board to approve a plan for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 with regard to routine disposition and disposal methods for personal property. Mr. Stuckert moved approval. Mr. Roberts seconded, and the motion carried without dissent. (See FCR 9 on the Board of Trustees website, www.uky.edu/Trustees under agenda.) V. Patent Assigpment Report (FCR 10) Dr. James Tracy, Vice President for Research, gave a report on the content ofthe Patent Assignment Report in the moming meeting and detailed the 14 patents that have been filed, as well as the fiscal-year-to-date activity as of March 31, 2011. Mr. Stuckert moved to approve the report. Mr. Smith seconded, and the motion carried without dissent. (See FCR 10 on the Board of Trustees website, www.uky.edu/Trustees, under agenda.) W. Authorization to Negotiate to Acguire University Lofts (FCR 11 ) FCR 11 grants the Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration approval to enter into negotiations to acquire University Lofts located at 236 Bolivar Street at a price not to -3- exceed $6.7 million. The acquisition, if successful, would be used to house student instructional space for the College of Fine Arts. Mr. Stucke1t moved approval. Dr. McCorvey seconded. After brief discussion, the motion carried without dissent. Its passage received an enthusiastic round of applause from a large contingent of College of Fine Arts faculty, staff; and students in attendance. (See FCR 11 on the Board of Trustees website, www.uky.edu/ Trustees, under agenda.) X. Proposed Amendment to Goveming Regulations: Technical Corrections (FCR Q) Mr. Stucke1t explained that FCR 12 is the first reading of an amendment to Goveming Regulations, Part II (GR II). The proposed revision does not include substantive changes. The revision consists of technical corrections necessary to bring the GR into consistency with other University regulations and practices. Mr. Stuckert moved approval. Ms. Curris seconded, and the motion carried without dissent. (See FCR 12 on the Board of Trustees website, www.uky.edu/Trustees under agenda.) Y. Investment Committee Report Dr. Brockman passed the floor to Mr. Gatton, chair ofthe Investment Committee, for his report. Mr. Gatton stated that the Investment Committee met that moming to review perfonnance results and conduct other business. The Endowment had a net market value of $909.5 million as of April 30, 2011. For the 10 months ended April 30th, the Endowment pool retumed 20.7 percent, which is in line with the policy benchmark retum of 20.9 percent. The Committee approved the Endowment Investment Policy, which is fonnally reviewed and approved on an annual basis. Minor changes were made to the target asset allocation and manager structure, which is designed to produce an average annual retum of 7.5 percent over the long tenn, defined as 10 years or more. If achieved, the 7.5 percent annual retum should allow the University to support the 4.5 percent annual spending and management fee withdrawals and maintain the inflation-adjusted value ofthe Endowment. The Committee met in a special session at Keeneland on Monday, June 13 and heard presentations from two of its investment managers, Grosvenor and PIMCO. Grosvenor manages an absolute retum strategy for the University, and PIMCO manages a real retum strategy and two fixed income strategies for the University. Grosvenor and PIMCO are the University’s largest active managers with target allocations of 12 percent and 16 percent, respectively. The finns provided the Committee a market outlook and strategy update. Investment staff and consultant R. V. Kuhns & Associates have issued Requests for Proposals to hire additional private equity and real estate managers. The University has been building the allocations to private equity and real estate slowly over the last several years in order to achieve vintage year diversification. Staff and R. V. Kuhns plan to make finalist recommendations at the September Investment Committee meeting. -9- Z. Student Affairs Committee Report Ms. Patterson, chair of the Student Affairs Committee, reported on the moming’s meeting, which featured interviews with successful UK students. The committee intends for such interviews and showcasing to become a regular feature at its meetings. Chosen for the first such meeting were Aleidra Allen and Joseph Quinn, both May 2011 graduates and Singletary Award recipients. Committee members talked with the students and asked what brought them to UK, what their memorable moment was at UK, what they enjoyed the most, what UK can do to entice pre-college students to come here, how students can be successful at college, and what their first involvement was as a student. Mr. Smith spoke on this being a bittersweet time for him as he concludes his year as president of Student Govemment Association and as a member of the Board of Trustees. He gave an introduction ofthe incoming president of Student Govemment Association, Micah Fielden. A Lexington native, Mr. Fielden, majoring in Biotechnology and Agricultural Engineering, has been involved with Student Government for several years and will be a good advocate for the students. AA. University Health Care Committee Report Dr. Brockman reminded Board members that the Health Care retreat on June 13 comprised the meeting of the Health Care Committee. He asked Ms. Young to give the committee report. Ms. Young, chair ofthe committee, remarked that the retreat was attended by most ofthe board members and that it was a full day. Dr. Karpf opened the meeting with a strategic plan update called "Moving Forward” and talked about how relationships with regional providers continue to mature and how the approach to subspecialty care continues to be refined. Then he discussed new initiatives and opportunities in beyond-Kentucky relationships with West Virginia, Ohio, and Tennessee and how a partnership with Norton Healthcare had strong opportunities for collaboration and growth. Mr. Sergio Melgar presented the financial report. While the fiscal year has one month to go, UK should end the year positively. A good indicator is that volume increased in 2010, while the overall patient volume across the state actually has dropped 2.8 percent. Total operating revenue is expected to be just under $890 million — an increase of nearly $50 million over 2010. Operating income is expected to be approximately $30 million, and strong investment income for the year will leave the net change in total assets for the year at approximately $40 million. The balance sheet is expected to show cash and investments in excess of $200 million. Mr. Melgar also presented the budget for 2012. He noted that 2012 is likely to be a challenging year as operations have to adjust to the new outpatient care facility. The 2012 budget shows operating revenues anticipated to be $967 million with an increase in volume to almost 34,000 discharges and a modest increase in outpatient activity. Operating income is budgeted at $20 million. The results include an increase in depreciation of approximately $18 million due to the new pavilion and additional increases in bad debt of $8 million. The major risks for 2012 include adjusting operations to accommodate the new operating room facilities -10- and bed capacity for Pavilion A, increasing productivity of faculty and staff, meeting ambulatory EMR deadlines, Medicaid managed care, and bad debt and cash management in light of capital needs. The Health Care Committee moved and voted to accept the 20l2 budget. Dr. Richard Lofgren presented a clinical performance fund update. He noted that there has been a very significant improvement in the quality outcomes for the reduction in mortality — a huge accomplishment — and a significant improvement in patient safety indicators. Customer service scores have improved over the past six months and employee engagement continues to be enhanced. Efficiency metrics remain competitive compared to university health consortium benchmarks. This includes supply costs being lower this year compared to last year and the length of stay remaining competitive. There has been better than expected growth in surgical cases and new ambulatory business while the total number of discharges remains level. Dr. Kevin Nelson presented privileges and credentials from UK HealthCare Chandler Hospital and Good Samaritan. The committee made a motion and all credentials and privileges were approved. During the aftemoon, the retreat featured several presentations. Dean Tim Tracy presented an update on the College of Phannacy. Dr. Philip Kem offered an overview of the UK Center for Clinical and Translational Science. Dr. Linda Van Eldik discussed the Sanders Brown Center on Aging and a potential ongoing grant for that center. Dr. Mark Evers reported on an NCI designation update for the Markey Cancer Center. Dr. Emery Wilson, interim dean ofthe College of Medicine, gave an update on the College of Medicine. Ms. Young concluded her remarks by saying that it was a full day. BB. University Relations Committee Report Ms. May, chair of the University Relations Committee, reported that the committee dealt with finishing its recent Presidential Search Committee business by suggesting that it would be appropriate to express its appreciation to the Extension offices around the state by preparing plaques to send to each. The Board agreed with their proposal. In addition, Ms May suggested that her group will also send a certificate of appreciation to all of the people who helped in planning the across-state trips that her group led. In addition, Ms. May updated the committee on the busy schedule expected for UK Public Relations in the transition from the Todd presidency to the upcoming Capilouto presidency. CC. Other Business Dr. Brockrnan moved to other business and began the annual reports ofthe university’s affiliated corporations by asking for a report from Trustee representatives on each corporation’s board of directors. -1 1- DD. Athletic Association Board of Directors Report Mr. Dawson reported on the Athletic Association Board of Directors meeting, which was held on May 26, 2011. At that meeting, Dr. Todd congratulated all of the student athletes for a remarkable season, especially the Softball team, for hosting the NCAA Super Regional, and the Rifle team for their national championship win. He also commended all student athletes for contributing over 200 hours of community service and noted their improvement in graduation rates and grade point average (GPA). President Todd thanked the Athletic Department for their contributions to campus, mainly through royalties and scholarships. He also expressed his pleasure with the culture created by Athletic Director Mitch Bamhart and his administration, and he thanked them for laying a great foundation. The Athletic Association received a report from its Finance Committee meeting, at which Mr. Butler recommended the approval of two items: UK Athletics’ fiscal year 2011 budget adjustments and the fiscal year 2012 budget presented by Ms. Lisa Peterson. Both recommendations were unanimously approved by the Board. Ms. Peterson also presented the 2012 budget of $83.6M to the Athletic Board’s full meeting Mr. Mitch Bamhart gave the Athletic Director’s report and congratulated the 66 May student-athlete graduates of the University of Kentucky. Over 14 teams posted a Spring GPA over 3.0, and Men’s Basketball tied for the top academic progress rate (APR) in the SEC. In addition, UK is one of two schools in the SEC that has never had an APR penalty. Mr. Bamhart congratulated several sports for their accomplishment this season: The Rifle Team and head coach Harry Mullins — national championship win, Men’s Basketball — Final Four run, the Volleyball team for the sixth straight post-season run, Women’s Basketball — NCAA 2"d round, Football for making their 5th consecutive bowl appearance, Men’s Tennis and Eric Quigley set a record for number of victories in one year at 29, and Softball Team for hosting an NCAA Super Regionals. EE. Gluck Equine Research Foundation Board Report Dr. McCorvey gave the Equine Board report. The University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Foundation had a fall board meeting in November, a nominating committee meeting in March, and a spring board meeting in April. The Gluck Foundation participated in organizing several outreach activities, including a Monthly UK Department of Veterinary Science Equine Diagnostic and Research Seminar Series, an Intemational Symposium on Equine Reproduction in July 2010, Bi-monthly Kentucky Equine Networking Association dinner meetings in partnership with the Kentucky Horse Council, which began in September 2010, of course the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in September and October of 2010, the Kentucky Breeders’ Short Course, January 21 and 22 of 201 1, and the Rolex Three-Day Event, April 28 - May 1, 2011. -12- Gluck Foundation Promotions published "Research Report 20l0” for the Gluck Center, the Bluegrass Equine Digest, a monthly e-newsletter with TheHorse.com, which was launched in June 2009, and which has more than 34,000 subscribers as of April 20l l, the Gluck Equine Research & Service Report, published in spring and fall and sent to 2,600 donors and friends of the Gluck Foundation, and Board Bits, an intemal newsletter emailed in summer and winter to board members, and to faculty and staff in the Department of Veterinary Science. The unit also created Gluck Center history cards, Gluck Center "postcards,” Animal Genetics Testing & Research Laboratory 25m anniversary cards, and a geriatric horse brochure for the immunology group. The Gluck Center has a social media presence on Facebook and Twitter. In tenns of Development, the Center has initiated a study as to the feasibility of a major campaign for all equine programs. They have pledges for calendar year 20l0 of $556,650 and donations for calendar year 20l0 of $763,439. There is a new hi